AMH 2052 - U.S. American Labor History

This course is a history of the American working class from colonial times to the present. The impact of industrial developments, labor movements, and labor unions, as well as the changes in legislation, changes in working conditions over the past century, and the changes in worker populations will be explored. The impact of technological changes, legislation and social movements on the labor force in the United States will also be analyzed. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on reading and writing placement tests (placement into ENC 1101).Degrees Offered: A.A.